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Cookware and Dinnerware Do Not Use
Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-approved
use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners, such as
may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not sandwich wrappers, staples, and objects with gold or silver trim
use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the or a metallic glaze, should not be used in the microwave oven.
following chart as a guide, then test before using.
Microwave Cooking Power
Material Recommendations
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking
Aluminum Foil, See the “Aluminum Foil and power to use by percent or name. For example, PL7 = 70%
Metal Metal” section. = Medium-High.
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, touch
(5 mm) above the turntable. Follow POWER LEVEL. The display will briefly show the current power
manufacturer’s recommendations. level, then will return to the cooking countdown.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested
Ceramic Glass, Acceptable for use
Glass cooking power of specific foods.
China, Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Percent/Name Use
Earthenware
100%, High, PL10 Quick heating convenience foods and
Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. (default setting) foods with high water content, such as
soups, beverages, and most vegetables
Paper: Towels, Use non-recycled and those approved by
Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. 90%, PL9 Cooking small, tender pieces of
Napkins meat, ground meat, poultry pieces,
Plastic: Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer and fish fillets
Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use. Heating cream soups
Dinnerware,
Containers 80%, PL8 Heating rice, pasta, or stirrable
casseroles
Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Cooking and heating foods that need
Silicone Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. a cook power lower than high, for
Bakeware example, whole fish and meat loaf
70%, Medium-High, Reheating a single serving of food
Straw, Wicker, Do not use in microwave oven.
Wooden PL7
Containers 60%, PL6 Cooking sensitive foods, such as cheese
Wax Paper Acceptable for use and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use: as lasagna
1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup 50%, Medium, PL5 Cooking ham, whole poultry, and
(250 mL) of water beside it. pot roasts
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute. Simmering stews
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the
water stays cool. 40%, PL4 Melting chocolate
Heating bread, rolls, and pastries
Aluminum Foil and Metal 30%, Medium-Low, Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry,
Defrost, PL3 and precooked foods
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes
from the microwave oven. 20%, PL2 Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave 10%, Low, PL1 Taking chill out of fruit
oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can
occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on
some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow
aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls,
ceiling, or floor.
■ Always use the turntable.
■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow
contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.

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